whs & rrtw coordinator

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a proactive WHS and Return to Work Coordinator to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems and Return to Work programs in line with South Australian legislation. This hands-on role involves coordinating compliance initiatives, managing incident investigations, and supporting injured workers in their recovery and return to meaningful work, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with work, health, and safety regulations (e.g. Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)), Safe Work Australia standards and applicable Codes of Practice.)
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and review of WHS procedures, risk assessments, and work instructions (WIs).
• Conduct and support risk assessments, and workplace inspections.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses using root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and drills, including fire evacuation, chemical spills, and first aid.
• Deliver or coordinate training in WHS, manual handling, PPE, hazardous substances, and other risk-specific topics.
• Promote employee engagement in safety through toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and active consultation with Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs).
• Maintain accurate records of training, incidents, audits, and inspections in line with WHS recordkeeping obligations.
• Coordinate the end-to-end return to work process for injured employees, including early intervention, medical case management, and coordination of suitable duties.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Solid understanding of ISO 45001 standards.
• A Certificate IV in WHS (or equivalent qualification).
• Hands-on experience in WHS, with exposure to manufacturing highly regarded.
• Knowledge of internal and external auditing processes.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly across Microsoft Office and workplace systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, remain highly organised under pressure, and consistently deliver on deadlines.

SIG COMPETENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.